DORA

by Johanna Spyri, Elisabeth Stork (translator), Maria Louise Kirk (illustrator)

Dora becomes an orphan when her father dies of his war wounds, her mother having died soon after Dora's birth. She was left in the care of her father's elderly step-sister and her scholar husband, who needed absolute quite in order to work, but all that changed when the husband became ill and needed a six-week rest cure. (http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/s/j...)

Genres: Classics

107 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2023

About the author

Johanna Spyri was a Swiss author of children's stories, best known for Heidi. Born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in Graubünden, the setting she later would use in her novels.

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting again that this children's novel extolled the virtues of outdoor healthy living.

[Chantal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet little story with a good feeling. It is predictable and very mellow, but still nice to read.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pleasure-able read for all ages

While predictable, this is a charming story written in simple language that children and adults can enjoy. Like Alcott, the author aims to teach her readers the useful lessons of reliance on God and maintaining a cheerful disposition in trying times. Younger children, who wouldn't be able to understand Alcott's works well, should be able to read this with pleasure. Recommend.

[Liana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably my favorite book from childhood. I re-read it this summer, and still think it is an excellent story even though it's not as highly acclaimed as is Heidi.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. Our copy is missing the last page(s).

[Libby Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely delightful.